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Energy retailers a designated target for ACCC

Energy retailers will be investigated for misleading consumers over energy plans in only the second probe under a new complaints framework. Australian Competition and

Four-day work week puts CBDs at risk

A proposed four-day week would cripple cafés in Australia’s central business districts, according to a national retailers’ association. Australian Restaurant &

Karlsson to help channel change and grow businesses

Businesses dealing with change, growth and resilience are the target audience for an expo on the Sunshine Coast next week. Kristina Karlsson, founder of stationery

Artist's impression of an extended Cavill Mall on the Gold Coast.

Cavill Mall trial stops Surfers Paradise Esplanade traffic

A 300m section of the Surfers Paradise Esplanade will be closed to traffic from next week as part of a trial to extend pedestrian access to the east of Cavill Mall. Gold

Small business backs training incentives plan

Australia’s small businesses have backed a Productivity Commission recommendation to introduce targeted financial incentives to increase work-related training across

New employment rules set to impact small businesses

New entitlements for employees working in small businesses come into effect from August 26. The Fair Work Commission has issued a statement on the new rules covering the

Makeover plans for Sandstone Point marina after $12m sale

The Sandstone Point marina precinct, north of Brisbane, will undergo a major makeover after being sold to Gold Coast developers. JLL Executive Liam Cox told The Hotel

NBN ditches rural Muster for Amazon’s space network

The National Broadband Network (NBN) has partnered with Amazon to deliver the next generation of satellite broadband to regional and remote Australia. NBN Co Chief

Billion-dollar boost to Brisbane economy

A program of investment and business growth initiatives pumped more than $1 billion into the Brisbane economy over the past 12 months. Brisbane Economic Development

Hyaluronic acid creates new buzz in technology

A skincare ingredient has been used to create a new electricity-conducting material which the Australian developers say will revolutionise smartphones and wearable

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